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not president barack obama. that's not correct. well, you know what that means. courtney, let's wax that chest! ♪ ooh, that's hot. >> oh man. >> oh, gosh. >> jimmy: rip it! [ cheers and applause ] oh my gosh. how does that feel? is it all right? >> it hurts. >> jimmy: all right, all right, all right, all right. okay. hey, rocky start. rocky start. you can make up for it on this next question. let's see what i'm going to choose here. 13th century south american architecture. let's take a look at that question. according to a historian graziano gasparini, incan stonemasonry was influenced by this pre-columbian archeological site located in modern day bolivia. don't over think it. [ laughter ] >> so it's a site right? >> jimmy: yep. >> where is brazil? [ buzzer ] ♪ brazilian wax. >> jimmy: we were looking for tiwanaku. >> oh, oh. >> tiwanaku located off the eastern shore of lake titicaca. [ laughter ] okay, courtney, let's wax that chest! ♪ >> jimmy: breathe in and breathe out. rip it. >> ow. >> jimmy: that was good. that was a pretty good one there. that was
not president barack obama. that's not correct. well, you know what that means. courtney, let's wax that chest! ♪ ooh, that's hot. >> oh man. >> oh, gosh. >> jimmy: rip it! [ cheers and applause ] oh my gosh. how does that feel? is it all right? >> it hurts. >> jimmy: all right, all right, all right, all right. okay. hey, rocky start. rocky start. you can make up for it on this next question. let's see what i'm going to choose here. 13th century south american...
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obama is still, quote, grappling with his personal views on same-sex marriage. >>> in hawaii, governor neil abercrombie signed a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions. the new law doesn't establish same-sex marriage in hawaii. but it does give gay and lesbian couples the same state rights as married partners. >>> the u.s. state department is praising mexico for arresting six suspects in last week's deadly attack on two u.s. immigration officers. the alleged members of the zeta drug gang included the leader julian zapata espinoza. one u.s. agent was killed, the other wounded, in an attack on a highway in northern mexico. >>> at the kennedy space center this morning preparations are under way for the launch of the shuttle "discovery" this afternoon. "discovery's" flight to the international space station will be its 39th and final mission, as the space shuttle program nears its end. first launched in 1984, "discovery" has spent nearly a full year in orbit. >>> just ahead on the "morning news," a possible overhaul of the national kidney transplant system. >>> plus, it's no joke, wisconsin
obama is still, quote, grappling with his personal views on same-sex marriage. >>> in hawaii, governor neil abercrombie signed a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions. the new law doesn't establish same-sex marriage in hawaii. but it does give gay and lesbian couples the same state rights as married partners. >>> the u.s. state department is praising mexico for arresting six suspects in last week's deadly attack on two u.s. immigration officers. the alleged members of the zeta...
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the obama administration announced a $53 billion plan to build a network of high-speed trains across the u.s. in fact, it's already made obama the favorite to win the election of 1836. [ laughter ] [ old timey accent ] "they're building trains. go all the way to californee. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] there's gold! there's gold in them there hills! i can't wait. this donkey is getting' old!" in more political news, vice president biden welcomes sylvania's prime minister, borut pahor, to the white house today. it was a little awkward, though, 'cause when biden heard his name was borut, he was like -- [ borat impersonation ] "your country is nice. i like. sexy time. my wife." [ laughter ] and this morning on the "today" show, michelle obama called the bush twins magnificent and chelsea clinton a solid young woman. yep. in fact, the only president's kid she didn't compliment was george bush senior's. aohs interesting. [ laughter ] [ applause ] you guys, get this a new survey found that 15% of americans have had more sex than usual while being snowed in this winter. [cheers and
the obama administration announced a $53 billion plan to build a network of high-speed trains across the u.s. in fact, it's already made obama the favorite to win the election of 1836. [ laughter ] [ old timey accent ] "they're building trains. go all the way to californee. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] there's gold! there's gold in them there hills! i can't wait. this donkey is getting' old!" in more political news, vice president biden welcomes sylvania's prime minister,...
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president obama dispatched frank wisner, former ambassador to egypt, to deliver a message directly to mubarak, suggesting that he not seek re-election. across egypt, the rallies reached a tipping point today, they called it the march of millions, a sweeping sea of people flooding into cairo's city center. and as they poured in this morning, they were in no mood to compromise. in the shadow of one of the statues of one of their greatest liberation leaders. people have been coming and going from the protests in the central square there. on this main bridge across the nile, you can see tens of thousands of people just walking. bridges became parking lots as people abandoned their cars to start walking. at times, we were almost swallowed up by the thickening crowd. some came prepared for the worst. >> i got towels for my nose. i got my will written yesterday. >> reporter: you got your will written? >> i wrote my will yesterday. if i die, i die. so what. >> reporter: but like the past several days this one ended with no violence. and mubarak himself concluded his speech by asking the army
president obama dispatched frank wisner, former ambassador to egypt, to deliver a message directly to mubarak, suggesting that he not seek re-election. across egypt, the rallies reached a tipping point today, they called it the march of millions, a sweeping sea of people flooding into cairo's city center. and as they poured in this morning, they were in no mood to compromise. in the shadow of one of the statues of one of their greatest liberation leaders. people have been coming and going from...
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[ cheers and applause ] well, president obama said yesterday that he's got some love for the steelers. [ cheers and boos ] yeah. he said he's got the love for the steelers, specifically goldman sachs, aig, citibank. [ laughter ] i don't know if you guys saw this, in an interview yesterday egyptian president hosni mubarak said that barack obama doesn't understand egyptian culture. man, get off your high camel, right? [ laughter ] this is nice. i heard that charlie sheen is paying the "two and a half men" crew's salary while he's in rehab. [ light laughter ] it just goes to show, right, despite all the scandal and the drugs, at the end of the day, he's actually a very rich guy. [ laughter and applause ] and get this, charlie sheen's estranged wife brooke mueller is reportedly in talks to go on "dancing with the stars." yeah, even charlie was like, "yikes, embarrassing." [ laughter ] whateve. whateve. hey, facebook celebrated its seventh birthday today, you guys. [ cheers and applause ] yeah. cool. i have to be honest, though, i only remembered its birthday, because i saw it on facebook.
[ cheers and applause ] well, president obama said yesterday that he's got some love for the steelers. [ cheers and boos ] yeah. he said he's got the love for the steelers, specifically goldman sachs, aig, citibank. [ laughter ] i don't know if you guys saw this, in an interview yesterday egyptian president hosni mubarak said that barack obama doesn't understand egyptian culture. man, get off your high camel, right? [ laughter ] this is nice. i heard that charlie sheen is paying the "two...
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in response, obama was like, "you first." [ laughter ] standoff. hey, check this out. a new study found that 25% of prostitutes use facebook to solicit clients. yeah. the other 75% just do it the old-fashioned way, craigslist. [ light laughter ] [ one person cheers loud ] [ laughter ] somebody just made some money right there. [ laughter and applause ] please turn your phones off! no mobile craigslisting while you're here at the show. this is insane, you guys. an alligator farm in florida just installed a zip line so that visitors can ride above the alligator tanks. [ laughter ] that's nice. it's like the alligator version of those sushi bars with the conveyor belts. it's like, "not that one, not that one, no. oh, yeah, that fat guy. yeah, drop him, let him go. let him in." and finally, mattel is releasing barbie dolls inspired by the characters from the tv show "dynasty." if you like tv shows from the '80s and you still like playing barbie dolls -- i'm chris hansen from "dateline nbc." [ laughter ] ladies and gentlemen, we have a great show tonight. give it up for the
in response, obama was like, "you first." [ laughter ] standoff. hey, check this out. a new study found that 25% of prostitutes use facebook to solicit clients. yeah. the other 75% just do it the old-fashioned way, craigslist. [ light laughter ] [ one person cheers loud ] [ laughter ] somebody just made some money right there. [ laughter and applause ] please turn your phones off! no mobile craigslisting while you're here at the show. this is insane, you guys. an alligator farm in...
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i'm obama's dad? [ laughter ] laura, you've got to hear this!" [ laughter ] hey, this is a crazy, crazy story. a woman here in new york took off all of her clothes on a delta flight this week. [ light laughter ] people knew something was wrong when they actually heard the words "took off" and "delta" in the same sentence. [ laughter ] they're like, "that's got to be something." give me that. hey, new york's health department has a new iphone app to help new yorkers find the nearest place to get free condoms. [ light laughter ] i heard the condom app is pretty good if you can figure out how to get it open. it's just not easy to -- [ laughter ] tricky. listen to this, ronnie from "jersey shore" pleaded not guilty to punching a guy outside a nightclub back in 2009. now he has to hope prosecutors don't uncover that one piece of evidence, a hit tv show where he said, "hey, i just punched a guy outside a nightclub!" [ laughter ] ♪ [ cheers and applause ] [ light laughter ] >> jimmy: that's how you win all of the emmy's. [ light laughter ] that's how
i'm obama's dad? [ laughter ] laura, you've got to hear this!" [ laughter ] hey, this is a crazy, crazy story. a woman here in new york took off all of her clothes on a delta flight this week. [ light laughter ] people knew something was wrong when they actually heard the words "took off" and "delta" in the same sentence. [ laughter ] they're like, "that's got to be something." give me that. hey, new york's health department has a new iphone app to help new...
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president obama signed documents to implement the "new start" treaty today. the nuclear arms agreement with russia will limits each country's number of strategic warheads. it also allows the two sides to resume inspecting each others' nuclear arsenals. the treaty will be finalized this weekend when secretary of state clinton and the russian foreign minister exchange ratification documents. the environmental protection agency has announced plans to regulate perchlorate in drinking water. the toxic chemical is found in rocket fuel, fireworks and explosives. it's been linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women and young children. e.p.a. administrator lisa jackson laid out the agency's plans at a senate hearing today. >> it's about protecting the health of the between five million and 17 million americans that have perchlorate in the water that they drink. as we look at our regulations for perchlorate, we will look at the feasibility and affordability of treatment systems, the costs and the benefits of potential standards, and of course, we'll make sure our app
president obama signed documents to implement the "new start" treaty today. the nuclear arms agreement with russia will limits each country's number of strategic warheads. it also allows the two sides to resume inspecting each others' nuclear arsenals. the treaty will be finalized this weekend when secretary of state clinton and the russian foreign minister exchange ratification documents. the environmental protection agency has announced plans to regulate perchlorate in drinking...
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. >> jimmy: president obama, we have -- >> you gave that a two-year shot. it is over. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: really? >> it's done. he's got two more years. that's why he goes on so many vacations. he knows it's finished. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: well, i mean -- what do you think? >> was it the applause sign, or they just clapped on their own? [ laughter ] you're finished with him. >> jimmy: i love that -- i support the president. i like the president. >> can't deal with a black boss, man. he has to go, man. but god bless him. it was good to be alive to see it. >> jimmy: yeah, it was. >> jimmy: but i -- i've got to say -- i get what you're saying. and i got -- there's so many points like this and more. you will laugh until you're crying out loud. how funny. patrice o'neal. "elephant in the room," you guys. [ cheers and applause ] tomorrow night! dvd out tuesday. patrice o'neal, everybody. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ deja: i look c-u-t-e, whatever my locale. when i get a mani/pedi or a root canal. i'm super c-u-t-e, every single day. knock, knock. it's the
. >> jimmy: president obama, we have -- >> you gave that a two-year shot. it is over. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: really? >> it's done. he's got two more years. that's why he goes on so many vacations. he knows it's finished. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: well, i mean -- what do you think? >> was it the applause sign, or they just clapped on their own? [ laughter ] you're finished with him. >> jimmy: i love that -- i support the president. i like the president....
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[ laughter ] that's like obama going, "welcome to the state of the union. i'd just like to let everyone know i will not be having brunch with amber from 'teen mom' tomorrow." [ laughter ] i just saw this. a police department in texas is letting bicycle cops wear cameras on their helmets. [ one audience member laughs hysterically ] [ laughter ] the department said -- yeah. it's all part of their plan to some how make the nerdiest form of law enforcement even nerdier. [ laughter ] "you must wear these regulation black socks with sandals." "why?" "and put these baseball cards in your spokes." "why would i do that?" "it makes it sound like a motorcycle. now get on the beat." [ laughter ] this is interesting. the russian navy is getting a new nuclear submarine that has been under construction since 1993. you can tell it's from '93 because instead of torpedoes it fires koosh balls. [ laughter ] you can tell the sub has been around for a while. on the back, the bumper sticker says "whoomp, there it is!" [ laughter ] oh, it's old. [ scattered applause ] [ audience
[ laughter ] that's like obama going, "welcome to the state of the union. i'd just like to let everyone know i will not be having brunch with amber from 'teen mom' tomorrow." [ laughter ] i just saw this. a police department in texas is letting bicycle cops wear cameras on their helmets. [ one audience member laughs hysterically ] [ laughter ] the department said -- yeah. it's all part of their plan to some how make the nerdiest form of law enforcement even nerdier. [ laughter ]...
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wanted to go after qaddafi's assets, president obama could designate libya a rogue regime, giving banking the power to freeze whatever funds they find. katie. >> couric: armen keteyian, armen thank you. and coming up next here on the "cbs evening news," a terror suspect in court. prosecutors believe he may have been targeting former president george w. bush. and later, a tv show makes singing in school very cool. [ male announcer ] it's simple physics... a body at rest tends to stay at rest... while a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis symptoms. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day can provide 24 hour relief for many with arthritis pain and inflammation. plus, in clinical studies, celebrex is proven to improve daily physical function so moving is easier. and celebrex is not a narcotic. when it comes to relieving your arthritis pain, you and your doctor need to balance the benefits with the risks.
wanted to go after qaddafi's assets, president obama could designate libya a rogue regime, giving banking the power to freeze whatever funds they find. katie. >> couric: armen keteyian, armen thank you. and coming up next here on the "cbs evening news," a terror suspect in court. prosecutors believe he may have been targeting former president george w. bush. and later, a tv show makes singing in school very cool. [ male announcer ] it's simple physics... a body at rest tends to...
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president obama wants $53 billion for high-speed rail over the next three years. california plans to build 800 miles of track between san francisco, san jose, bakersfield, l.a. and orange county. the stimulus already provided $8 billion for high-speed rail but republicans are trying to revoke $2.5 billion of that. well, it still feels pretty nice out there this morning but i understand -- you're shaking your head -- change is in the way. >> i had a hard freeze at my house already. i was out there with the credit card trying to scrape. usually that happens 6, 7:00. >> pretty nice for san francisco. >> 48 degrees there, lower 30s some of our protected valleys in the north and east bay. 16 degree spread and a look at the golden gate bridge. pretty quiet out there. we'll talk about a colder day, cooler with clouds and, yes, that pattern change coming our way. our forecast is next. >> all right. also next a battle of the top dogs in the wcc conference as saint mary's shows [ female announcer ] every box of general mills big g cereals can help your kids' scho get extra
president obama wants $53 billion for high-speed rail over the next three years. california plans to build 800 miles of track between san francisco, san jose, bakersfield, l.a. and orange county. the stimulus already provided $8 billion for high-speed rail but republicans are trying to revoke $2.5 billion of that. well, it still feels pretty nice out there this morning but i understand -- you're shaking your head -- change is in the way. >> i had a hard freeze at my house already. i was...
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that has surged 24% in the last two years under president obama. it needs to come down. it can come down. program after program have had unprecedented increases and i'm not counting the stimulus that was on top of that. so if you cut a -- just, as an example, if you would take one time cut of a hundred billion dollars on sdraediscretionary spending over ten years it's a savings and much more can be done that. >> i want to bring you back to one point you just made. we can do the right thing if we work together. do you believe there can be bipartisan on this issue? i want to get to specifics when it comes to entitlement spending. can you work that out together? >> well, we can, but it's pretty -- not a good atmosphere here when mr. daley, the new chief of staff at the white house, talked to the republicans a week or so ago saying where is the beef? where is your cuts? like we don't want any cuts. but as soon as you produce them, we are going to attack you. harry reid even said a 30 billion dollar cut that the house was proposing at one point is unacceptable. so this is not
that has surged 24% in the last two years under president obama. it needs to come down. it can come down. program after program have had unprecedented increases and i'm not counting the stimulus that was on top of that. so if you cut a -- just, as an example, if you would take one time cut of a hundred billion dollars on sdraediscretionary spending over ten years it's a savings and much more can be done that. >> i want to bring you back to one point you just made. we can do the right...
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. >> couric: what is the main challenge for the obama administration as it responds to all these uprisings? >> it's extraordinarily difficult. not only are the stakes great but it's tough. on one hand, you want to be supportive of a more open society. you don't want to alienate the bulk of these populations. on the other hand, we have traditional friends in this part of the world and we don't want to be seen as pulling out the rug from a number of regimes that, by and large, have supported real u.s. interests in terms of access to energy, opposition to terrorism, some limited willingness to live with israel. for this administration, this is about as important but also as difficult as it gets. >> couric: this used to be your area of expertise, of course, when you were at the white house. what country are you most concerned about right now? >> in the long run, the country i'm most concerned about is saudi arabia. that's where the bulk of the energy of the region is. and if saudi arabia ever begins to unravel, that's where the stakes are greatest for the united states. the other country i'm s
. >> couric: what is the main challenge for the obama administration as it responds to all these uprisings? >> it's extraordinarily difficult. not only are the stakes great but it's tough. on one hand, you want to be supportive of a more open society. you don't want to alienate the bulk of these populations. on the other hand, we have traditional friends in this part of the world and we don't want to be seen as pulling out the rug from a number of regimes that, by and large, have...
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i do think that the obama administration mentioned when it first came in. i think we should go back to the idea. the bonn idea. bringing in iranians although painful for us, to neutralize afghanistan in such a way to be left alone to develop on its own. indian cooperation in afghanistan would be welcomed for pakistan. we would have to be monitor plus nato of role of each in afghanistan. i think that is doable and kind of strategic thinking i haven't seen in washington and rest of the obama administration. the other, yeah the other thing i would point out is that indians aregy beginning to think what a failed pakistan would look like. they discuss the idea of with a degree of shout and fright. at last my enemy is going collapse. when they think bit, 100 pakistani nuclear weapons not aimed at united states but probably india is the first target they begin to question whether this is a good idea or not. of course the turmoil would ensue should hundreds of thousands millions of pakistanis would migrate back to india. thoughtful indians understand the collapse o
i do think that the obama administration mentioned when it first came in. i think we should go back to the idea. the bonn idea. bringing in iranians although painful for us, to neutralize afghanistan in such a way to be left alone to develop on its own. indian cooperation in afghanistan would be welcomed for pakistan. we would have to be monitor plus nato of role of each in afghanistan. i think that is doable and kind of strategic thinking i haven't seen in washington and rest of the obama...
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takes action against libyan leader moammer gadhafi and president obama aims his strongest words yet at the libyan leader. after charlie sheen defends the recent radio rant that led cbs to pull the as long as i can remember i've had sensitive teeth. i never did anything about it because i felt t ke okay this is not life threatening. maybe i just need to sip a certain way. or eat something a certain way. until i went to the dentist one day. the dentist gave me sensodyne toothpaste. once i tried sensodyne and kept using it i realized okay this really works. i have stopped using sensodyne in the past for like a week. and then i would notice slowly but surely that same sensitivity would start coming back. i said let me go back to using the sensodyne. this one is a keeper. to stay fit, you might also want to try lifting one of these. a unique sea salt added to over 40 campbell's condensed soups. helps us reduce sodium, but not flavor. so do a few lifts. campbell's.® it's amazing what soup can do.™ can getting enough vegetables make you feel good? oh, yeah. v8 juice gives you 3 of your 5 d
takes action against libyan leader moammer gadhafi and president obama aims his strongest words yet at the libyan leader. after charlie sheen defends the recent radio rant that led cbs to pull the as long as i can remember i've had sensitive teeth. i never did anything about it because i felt t ke okay this is not life threatening. maybe i just need to sip a certain way. or eat something a certain way. until i went to the dentist one day. the dentist gave me sensodyne toothpaste. once i tried...
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the white house said today president obama has called european leaders to review options for forcing qaddafi to stop firing on the opposition and as david martin reports, everything is on the table. >> reporter: the state department is considering closing down the american embassy in libya as the u.s. clears the decks for sanctions and perhaps even military action that will, as the white house puts it, compel qaddafi to cease and desist. >> any strategy to compel a leader attempts to put at risk the things that he values: his power, his money, his family. >> reporter: among the options the u.s. is considering: u.n. sanctions, freezing or seizing qaddafi's assets, banning libyan officials and airliners from international travel, suspending exports to libya, all of which take time, none of which go for the jugular. >> for a trade embargo to work with libya, you would have to consider seriously cutting off trade in oil. but the trick here is that the world needs libyan oil. >> reporter: other options involve intervention, sending in relief supplies, broadcasting to the libyan people, cr
the white house said today president obama has called european leaders to review options for forcing qaddafi to stop firing on the opposition and as david martin reports, everything is on the table. >> reporter: the state department is considering closing down the american embassy in libya as the u.s. clears the decks for sanctions and perhaps even military action that will, as the white house puts it, compel qaddafi to cease and desist. >> any strategy to compel a leader attempts...
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president barack obama. president barack obama is naming one of his critics to an advisory council responsible for finding new ways to promote economic growth and bring jobs to the u.s. obama will name intel corp. ceo paul otellino to the jobs and competitiveness council during a visit to the company's semiconductor manufacturing facility in hillsboro, ore. as recently as september, otellini complained that administration policies had created too much uncertainty for businesses and had failed to spark job growth or boost consumer confidence in the economy. so the president kind of saying if i'm not do it right then you figure it out. catching you up with the bay area weather. >> mark: the rain has been heavy across parts of the south bay, one thing everybody has saying what a crazy weather. >> louisa: the heavier rain at this hour in the south bay. we will take you win and show you. some cells producing heavy down false. down in morgan hill. also snowfall up in the diablo, snow levels below 3,000 ft.. san jo
president barack obama. president barack obama is naming one of his critics to an advisory council responsible for finding new ways to promote economic growth and bring jobs to the u.s. obama will name intel corp. ceo paul otellino to the jobs and competitiveness council during a visit to the company's semiconductor manufacturing facility in hillsboro, ore. as recently as september, otellini complained that administration policies had created too much uncertainty for businesses and had failed...
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say hi to obama. he's on a llama. [ laughter ] >> now, when they told me that denise wanted me to stop by and visit, i knew it was the polite thing to do because yvonne salahuddin is a polite, gracious and elegant woman. ♪ ♪ >> excuse me now. if i could get everyone's attention, please? it's been a very good year for my husband and the show. >> he's been on the cover of a few big magazines. he looks pretty good. [ scattered applause ] a little gay, but pretty good. [ laughter ] >> he's not the only one who's been asked to be in a magazine. "glamour" magazine has asked me to be in their april issue. "glamour" magazine. >> did somebody say "glamour?" >> do me a favor. just don't -- don't tell yvonne. i just don't want the drama. it's my big day, okay? [ light laughter ] >> whatever you want. >> it's my day -- it's my time to shine, and i am so excited. nothing is going to rain on my parade. >> oh, honey, i will be at that photo shoot. because if there's one woman who has glamour to share with the wo
say hi to obama. he's on a llama. [ laughter ] >> now, when they told me that denise wanted me to stop by and visit, i knew it was the polite thing to do because yvonne salahuddin is a polite, gracious and elegant woman. ♪ ♪ >> excuse me now. if i could get everyone's attention, please? it's been a very good year for my husband and the show. >> he's been on the cover of a few big magazines. he looks pretty good. [ scattered applause ] a little gay, but pretty good. [...
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president obama had signed an executive order freezing the u.s. assets of libyan leader moammer gadhafi and four of his children. the sanctions also apply to the libyan government. mr. obama says the sanctions are necessary because continued violence in libya poses an extraordinary threat to u.s. national security and tripoli came under gunfire from rooftop militiamen with accounts of protestors being killed. the space shutting "discovery" will do some aerobatics. the shuttle will do a nose over tail backflip when it gets 600 feet blow the space station. they want to get a good picture as it moves closer. four pieces of foam came loose but it occurred at a time when it wouldn't strike the shuttle with great force. they wouldn't expect damage to the tile underside. the images will be reviewed before "discovery" gets a final clean bill of health. waiting for licenses to renew now have 90 days to use a temporary license. the dmv made that announcement yesterday after acknowledges the problems it's having producing the new hi-tech driver's licenses. s
president obama had signed an executive order freezing the u.s. assets of libyan leader moammer gadhafi and four of his children. the sanctions also apply to the libyan government. mr. obama says the sanctions are necessary because continued violence in libya poses an extraordinary threat to u.s. national security and tripoli came under gunfire from rooftop militiamen with accounts of protestors being killed. the space shutting "discovery" will do some aerobatics. the shuttle will do...
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thinking on taking on president obama. he's parlayed his strong showing in the 2008 republican primaries into a new career of writing, speaking, radio and television. on top of the gop field right now, the former governor of arkansas, mike huckabee, whose new book comes out tomorrow. i want to put our new poll out there. it shows you on the top. 21% with sarah palin, mitt romney, all bunched out. you've got the book out which could form the core of a campaign platform. you're the most ambivalent front-runner, i can't figure it out why. >> george, i don't have to tell you what it's like to go through this whole grinder. i think that i've done it before gives me a sense of gravity towards the process. but it also gives me an understanding that it's not always smart to be the first guy out of the corral out there in the arena riding around on your pony yourself. >> how much is your calculation that president obama is going to be tough to beat? >> i think he is tough to beat. all this talk, that he's a one-term president. peop
thinking on taking on president obama. he's parlayed his strong showing in the 2008 republican primaries into a new career of writing, speaking, radio and television. on top of the gop field right now, the former governor of arkansas, mike huckabee, whose new book comes out tomorrow. i want to put our new poll out there. it shows you on the top. 21% with sarah palin, mitt romney, all bunched out. you've got the book out which could form the core of a campaign platform. you're the most...
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but so far, absolutely no slowdown associated with president obama's visit. i'm not even sure they are gonna use the freeway to get him from the hotel to the tarmac at sfo. so far, 101 looks good. we're not really expecting a huge backup. there may be momentary closures but it will be real quick. >> let's take a look at westbound 92 driving to the peninsula looks good. and this morning we have some slowing on 237 and some wet weather and if you drive into the valley you might still be dealing with windshield wiper weather. let's go to steve. >>> the 8:00 observations just came in and napa airport says unsunny. a north wind at 10 miles an hour. it looks to me like there's some snow up there in the hills there. yes, sir. yes, sir. there is a lot of snow in lake county and a ton more coming. watsonville says heavy rape, heavy-duty and i will show -- heavy rain, heavy-duty and i will show new a second. the low is -- this system is lifting and producing snow in the ier raws. look at that -- the sierras. look at that. watsonville says heavy rain. that's moving nort
but so far, absolutely no slowdown associated with president obama's visit. i'm not even sure they are gonna use the freeway to get him from the hotel to the tarmac at sfo. so far, 101 looks good. we're not really expecting a huge backup. there may be momentary closures but it will be real quick. >> let's take a look at westbound 92 driving to the peninsula looks good. and this morning we have some slowing on 237 and some wet weather and if you drive into the valley you might still be...
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in washington president obama has signed an executive order freezing the u.s. assets of libyan leader moammer gadhafi and four of his children. he says the sanctions are necessary because it poses an extraordinary threat to u.s. national security. in tripoli, gunfire from rooftop militiamen, protestors being killed. the space shuttle discovery will do aerobatics before docking with the international space station. 10:00 this morning our time the shuttle will do a nose over tail jab flip when it gets below the station. as it moves closer, managers say they don't expect to see any significant damage to the shuttle's tile underside. during liftoff four pieces of foam did come loose but nasa thinks they occurred at times when they wouldn't have struck the shuttle with great force. the images taken later this morning will be reviewed before discovery gets a final clean bill of health. that's expected to take until tomorrow. california drivers stuck waiting for their licenses to renew now have 90 days to use a temporary license. the dmv made that announcement after a
in washington president obama has signed an executive order freezing the u.s. assets of libyan leader moammer gadhafi and four of his children. he says the sanctions are necessary because it poses an extraordinary threat to u.s. national security. in tripoli, gunfire from rooftop militiamen, protestors being killed. the space shuttle discovery will do aerobatics before docking with the international space station. 10:00 this morning our time the shuttle will do a nose over tail jab flip when it...
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hey, a year ago this week, michelle obama announced her plan to fight childhood obesity, called "let's move." [ light laughter ] and i think americans have been pretty clear in announcing their answer -- "no." [ laughter ] earlier tonight the green bay packers hosted a super bowl celebration at lambeau field. right. and this is cool, as a treat for the fans, christina aguilera came and messed up the words to "we are the champions." ' [ laughter ] that was really -- that was nice. [ cheers and applause ] that was surprising. didn't have to. that was surprising. ♪ we are the rock you we will [ laughter ] and champions will rock you, oh we will ♪ [ laughter ] ♪ >> jimmy: you guys hear about this? there was a major power outage in new jersey yesterday that caused a 90 minute showdown at newark airport. it was pretty bad. yeah, instead of sending people through the body scanners. screeners were forced to stare at people and imagine really hard. [ laughter ] check this out, prince william's best friend and nightclub owner, guy pelly, is said to be planning a wild bachelor party. [ chee
hey, a year ago this week, michelle obama announced her plan to fight childhood obesity, called "let's move." [ light laughter ] and i think americans have been pretty clear in announcing their answer -- "no." [ laughter ] earlier tonight the green bay packers hosted a super bowl celebration at lambeau field. right. and this is cool, as a treat for the fans, christina aguilera came and messed up the words to "we are the champions." ' [ laughter ] that was really --...
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have those words from president obama made it to the streets of libya? >> reporter: it certainly has to the people we have spoken to here in tobruk and found it very encouraging and believe the international community is backing them and that will give gadhafi a moment to pause so he wouldn't commit war crimes on his people if he knows the world is watching. >> mandy clark in tobruk, libya, thanks. >>> joining ous phone is an american citizen who just left libya and made it safely with his family. is everyone safe, brad, and okay this morning? >> yes, they are. >> were you afraid for your life or for the lives of your wife and your son? >> i'd rather not discuss that at this point. >> when you were able to leave and leave that compound, you saw some pretty graphic things on the streets. can you describe for us what you saw? >> yes. on the way to the airport, we were stopped by, i guess it would be pro-gadhafi supporters checking people coming through a checkpoint. armed personnel on the streets. so it was pretty scary for my wife and son to go through. w
have those words from president obama made it to the streets of libya? >> reporter: it certainly has to the people we have spoken to here in tobruk and found it very encouraging and believe the international community is backing them and that will give gadhafi a moment to pause so he wouldn't commit war crimes on his people if he knows the world is watching. >> mandy clark in tobruk, libya, thanks. >>> joining ous phone is an american citizen who just left libya and made it...
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president obama is going to face questions about his budget. a lot of critics on capitol hill, deficit hawks saying it's not going nearly far enough as far as reducing the deficit and reducing the deficit and debt. what's going on in the middle east, as far as egypt and what's going on in bahrain, he's eager to get out there and address the public. he's not had a press conference in several weeks. >> jake, take your seat. you're watching, we're told the president maybe ace 5-minute to 7-minute opening statement. we'll listen for that. >> good morning. everybody, please have a seat. >> i think i want to give jay one more of taste of freedom, before we lock him in a room with all of you. so i'm here to do a little down field blocking for you. before i take a few question, let me say a few words about the budget we put out yesterday. just like every family in america, that the federal government has to do two things at once, it has to live within its means, while still investing in the future. if you're a family trying to cut back, you might skip
president obama is going to face questions about his budget. a lot of critics on capitol hill, deficit hawks saying it's not going nearly far enough as far as reducing the deficit and reducing the deficit and debt. what's going on in the middle east, as far as egypt and what's going on in bahrain, he's eager to get out there and address the public. he's not had a press conference in several weeks. >> jake, take your seat. you're watching, we're told the president maybe ace 5-minute to...
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from president obama. i will keep looking for it. >>> sal, what's happening in mountain view is. >> we have slow traffic because of an earlier crash. that crash has taken a long time to clear. someone at one point was trapped inside the -- one of the vehicles there. just too give yourself plenty of time. i would say you should use 208 as an alternate. the traffic is going to be okay on 208 as your alternate route. let's go to live pictures, some slowing there coming up but it's light at the bay bridge. and then in san francisco northbound 101 approaching the 80 split. that traffic looks good. i just can't too mention something that -- i just want to mention something that tori today. the packer are favorite -- >> i thought the steelers were favorites. >> no. >> it was 3 1/2 when it first came out. >>> we do have mostly fair dies -- fair skies. a lot of reports coming in. anna up in sebastopol, mike in cordelia, 33, pleasant hill is 35. these were the lows. mill valley, 37. atherton and millbrae, 37 and lom
from president obama. i will keep looking for it. >>> sal, what's happening in mountain view is. >> we have slow traffic because of an earlier crash. that crash has taken a long time to clear. someone at one point was trapped inside the -- one of the vehicles there. just too give yourself plenty of time. i would say you should use 208 as an alternate. the traffic is going to be okay on 208 as your alternate route. let's go to live pictures, some slowing there coming up but it's...
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president obama. >>> what president obama is doing today to try to mend fences with business leaders. >>> is it hot in here or is it just me? >> and which super bowl ads are getting rave reviews. >>> the numbers are higher this morning on wall street. >>> the national automobile dealers association wraps up its convention in san francisco with former secretary of state condoleezza rice speaking this afternoon. she was at the super bowl yesterday. several newsworthy announce -- announcements have come out of the meeting. there could be shifts added. >>> and chrysler is also willing to spend more money to spotlight the made-over products. it had an ad. they will boost business by 68%. they did not name a dollar amount. chrysler is aiming to business by 25% around the world. >>> a lot of people consider them the very best part of the super bowl. they tune in to see the nfl's biggest game, right? but they want to watch the commercials. this year the going rate was about $3 million for a 30- second commercial. critics say this one may promote racial stereotypes. >> maximum taste. ♪ >> ho
president obama. >>> what president obama is doing today to try to mend fences with business leaders. >>> is it hot in here or is it just me? >> and which super bowl ads are getting rave reviews. >>> the numbers are higher this morning on wall street. >>> the national automobile dealers association wraps up its convention in san francisco with former secretary of state condoleezza rice speaking this afternoon. she was at the super bowl yesterday....
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the unlikely event the democratic-controlled senate should do the same, president obama has pledged to veto it. pirates who hijacked the yacht of an american couple say they will take it to somalia today. that could make it more difficult to rescue jeanne and scott adam who have been sailing the world distributing bibles it's believed two other americans are also aboard that yacht. check your mailbox. in a statement britain prince william's office said he and bride to be kate middleton have sent out invitations to their april 29 wedding. if you don't take the cut take comfort in the fact that there's only room for about 1900 get... guests. our national tree in washington is no more. strong winds felled the 47-year-old spruce early yesterday. the parks department says a successor tree will be in place within a few weeks. now for today's weather. winds have calmed in the east. but a large winter storm is now looming over the nation's mid section. in the days ahead that storm will bring snow and freezing rain to the midwest and then the northeast. the rest of the country can expect clear
the unlikely event the democratic-controlled senate should do the same, president obama has pledged to veto it. pirates who hijacked the yacht of an american couple say they will take it to somalia today. that could make it more difficult to rescue jeanne and scott adam who have been sailing the world distributing bibles it's believed two other americans are also aboard that yacht. check your mailbox. in a statement britain prince william's office said he and bride to be kate middleton have...
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president obama congratulated him. >>> senate ma jorty leader -- ma jorty -- senator reed said he will introduce a bill if the democrats and republicans cannot agree on a budget by march. >>> senator reed is also calling for the end of legalized prostitution in his home state of nevada. he says it discourages businesses from moving there and is a bad mix for families. >> i've talked to families who feel the same way. parents who don't want their children to look out a school bus and see a brosle -- brothel. >> a brothel owner and eight of his employees said making prostitution illegal would lead to underaged girls and pimps. >>> time now, 7:18. the long awaited court ruling could come today on oakland's proposed crackdown in the fruitvale neighborhood. a judge has decided to prevent gang members from hanging out with each other and there's also a 10:00 p.m. curfew. oakland's city attorney says a similar plan has rediced violent in -- reduced violence in northern oakland. >>> there is a disturbing new development last month's deadly shooting of an el cerrito high school football player
president obama congratulated him. >>> senate ma jorty leader -- ma jorty -- senator reed said he will introduce a bill if the democrats and republicans cannot agree on a budget by march. >>> senator reed is also calling for the end of legalized prostitution in his home state of nevada. he says it discourages businesses from moving there and is a bad mix for families. >> i've talked to families who feel the same way. parents who don't want their children to look out a...
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so what more perhaps could president obama be doing? and what does the instability in egypt mean for the u.s.? joining us now from providence, rhode island is former undersecretary of state nicolas burns. nick, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> the president of the united states says that egypt should transition to a new government. hosni mubarak says president obama just doesn't get it. in your mind how poorly or how well has the white house handled this crisis to this point? >> you know, russ, i think the president's done very well. because he's done two things that are very important in a dramatic and complex situation like this. he's clearly affirmed what the united states stands for. in his press conference yesterday, he was pushing for transition. very critical of the egyptian government action against the protesters, calling for president mubarak to do the right thing. now on the other hand, the second thing i think he's done very well, he's working behind the scenes. we're a very influential country, the most influential
so what more perhaps could president obama be doing? and what does the instability in egypt mean for the u.s.? joining us now from providence, rhode island is former undersecretary of state nicolas burns. nick, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> the president of the united states says that egypt should transition to a new government. hosni mubarak says president obama just doesn't get it. in your mind how poorly or how well has the white house handled this crisis to this...
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president obama's cairo speech in 2009 persuaded some of this nation's hi-tech ceo's to begin a concerted outreach. hasanin attended this conference in october and hopes we will survive the current upheaval. >> it's unusual but been continuing. we have to slow down for the month of june, make sure the states are safe. >> the banks are closed in egypt. but i think it's a very short hiccup to a big opportunity that lies between the egyptian people and the rest of the world. >> he believes more hi-tech companies should evaluate the market once stability is restored. ceo constantine debalos says it's his personal mission to bring about change. >> one single startup can promulgate through the entire egyptian opportunity landscape. i believe that with my heart. >> that ceo talked about what he called hope with a dash of desperation that he sees in the younger generation pushing for entrepreneurial opportunities. and that is backed up by a united nations report which found it takes more than two years for a young person in egypt to find a solid job after graduating from school. every time you pa
president obama's cairo speech in 2009 persuaded some of this nation's hi-tech ceo's to begin a concerted outreach. hasanin attended this conference in october and hopes we will survive the current upheaval. >> it's unusual but been continuing. we have to slow down for the month of june, make sure the states are safe. >> the banks are closed in egypt. but i think it's a very short hiccup to a big opportunity that lies between the egyptian people and the rest of the world. >>...
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president obama revealed a lot in his memoirs. i guess two of them actually before he ran for president. so certainly that could lay the groundwork. i think what he said is that this is something that happened in his life and that is why he included it in this book, and that he was just being forthcoming about it and like you said it's part of his life. i'm told by people who have seen the book that the first few chapters his early life, the physical abuse and sexual abuse are hard to emotionally read through but once you get past that, it's a very inspiring tale. >> jonathan allen, appreciate your time this morning. thanks. >> take care. >> now for more headlines, jeff glor is at the news desk. let's check in with him now. >>> in wisconsin a dramatic showdown between state workers and the governor as nearly two dozen school districts are closed down. workers held a sleep-in at the statehouse overnight over a cost cutting bill. >> this is wrong! this is wrong! >> thousands of teachers and other state workers are calling in sick an
president obama revealed a lot in his memoirs. i guess two of them actually before he ran for president. so certainly that could lay the groundwork. i think what he said is that this is something that happened in his life and that is why he included it in this book, and that he was just being forthcoming about it and like you said it's part of his life. i'm told by people who have seen the book that the first few chapters his early life, the physical abuse and sexual abuse are hard to...
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president obama delivers three options to congress today outlining the future of fannie mae and freddie mac. blockbuster is reportedly planning to put itself up for sale after failing to reach a deal to exit bankruptcy protection. the chain could sell for more than $300 million. and lines were shorter than expected for the verizon i-phone. internet presales and the weather seem to have affected turnout and sales will hit 1 million by sunday. >> the restaurant chain that claims to serve the last honest pizza is having money problems. roundtable p pizza has filed for bankruptcy. it lists debts ranging from 10 to $50 million in assets in about the same range. roundtable is not shutting down. the owners say most of the chain's 483 restaurants will not be affected by the bankruptcy filing but they say some locations could eventually be forced to close. >> a consumer group is accusing google accepting deceptive ads to cheat homeowners from their money. they want to investigate google's ad policies. the group demands google be more vigilant in its ads screening and wants the money generated by
president obama delivers three options to congress today outlining the future of fannie mae and freddie mac. blockbuster is reportedly planning to put itself up for sale after failing to reach a deal to exit bankruptcy protection. the chain could sell for more than $300 million. and lines were shorter than expected for the verizon i-phone. internet presales and the weather seem to have affected turnout and sales will hit 1 million by sunday. >> the restaurant chain that claims to serve...
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. >>> and president obama travels to cleveland today. he's planning to address business owners and students to share his latest outlook on unemployment. >>> and finally this half hour, businesses use mascots in front of their stores to get attention but one houston, texas, mascot got a little too much attention. >> this poor guy. he was just doing his job when somebody crept up behind him and tackled him in the mascot outfit. ktrk has more about this attack that was really no laughing matter. >> have a cold? no, thanks i've already got one. >> reporter: brody uses a little comedy to entice visitors in this furniture store on weekends. it wasn't too funny when he was attacked during his shift saturday. >> felt like a truck hit me. >> reporter: he was working from 2 to 5 saturday in front of this furniture store on i-45. >> people driving by, just stopping by, want to see what the bird's about and whatnot. >> reporter: right as his shift was ending, someone attacked him from behind, sending him and his furry costume tumbling to the ground.
. >>> and president obama travels to cleveland today. he's planning to address business owners and students to share his latest outlook on unemployment. >>> and finally this half hour, businesses use mascots in front of their stores to get attention but one houston, texas, mascot got a little too much attention. >> this poor guy. he was just doing his job when somebody crept up behind him and tackled him in the mascot outfit. ktrk has more about this attack that was...
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obama thinks? >> li: yes. >> bergersen: do you make me part of... of the honor... >> pelley: thanks to gregg bergersen, the chinese were about to find out just what sort of weapons america intended to sell to taiwan. the day of that car ride, bergersen drove kuo and the secret documents to a restaurant outside washington, d.c. inside the restaurant, kuo copied the secrets by hand. out in the parking lot, bergersen waited with a glass of wine, one of those cigars, and the f.b.i. in tow. as they left, bergersen just couldn't stop talking. >> bergersen: but i... i will be very careful to keep my tracks clean. >> kuo: of course. of course. >> bergersen: and no... no fingerprints. it's just like these documents... >> kuo: gotcha. >> bergersen: ... no fingerprints. i can't afford to lose my job. >> pelley: later, kuo left the u.s. for beijing. but while he waited for his flight, federal agents got into his bags, photocopied his handwritten notes, and put them back. kuo's notes matched the secret document
obama thinks? >> li: yes. >> bergersen: do you make me part of... of the honor... >> pelley: thanks to gregg bergersen, the chinese were about to find out just what sort of weapons america intended to sell to taiwan. the day of that car ride, bergersen drove kuo and the secret documents to a restaurant outside washington, d.c. inside the restaurant, kuo copied the secrets by hand. out in the parking lot, bergersen waited with a glass of wine, one of those cigars, and the...
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in the last -- delicate situation for president obama. he announced he's sending a special envoy to egypt. the white house is encouraging hosni mubarak not to run again. back to you. >> thank you. >>> a moraga couple tells ktvu they are glad to be back home after enduring a tense situation at cairo's airport. robert sprowl, assistant at the bolt law school, and his wife arrived last night. they were leading a trip there and were staying right near tahrir square. >> the scene at the -- at the airport was something like out of saigon. people crying, yelling, first first fights. fight -- fistfights. >>> when democratic ideals and calls for the right to vote vote, we can't say now is the time to block a vote from the people. >> republicans have said they will not allow the license/registration ballot. we have more on this at ktvu. >>> security guards at sunday's super bowl have their work cut out for them, in addition to everyone going into koi stadium, they will be patting down fans who will be outside the game. 5,000 fans are paying to watc
in the last -- delicate situation for president obama. he announced he's sending a special envoy to egypt. the white house is encouraging hosni mubarak not to run again. back to you. >> thank you. >>> a moraga couple tells ktvu they are glad to be back home after enduring a tense situation at cairo's airport. robert sprowl, assistant at the bolt law school, and his wife arrived last night. they were leading a trip there and were staying right near tahrir square. >> the...
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michelle obama, over breast-feeding. you said her encouraging of young african-american mothers to breast feed to avoid obesity in children is another example of a nanny state. what's your objection to that? >> i'm a federal tax litigation attorney. that's my legal background and my scholarly background. i've given birth to five children myself. my quarrel isn't with the whole topic. i strongly believe in breast-feeding. i think what this points up again is that the tax code is used by government as social engineering. i spent years in the united states federal tax court seeing the difficult burden of the tax code in people's lives. and i think the federal government should stop social engineering. i would prefer to see us scrap the tax code and find something that is simpler, fairer, flatter. people are in the process now of the hassle of filling out their income tax return. and it is a very unwieldy document. most americans have to go to professional preparers just to fill out a tax return. so, really, my quarrel is wi
michelle obama, over breast-feeding. you said her encouraging of young african-american mothers to breast feed to avoid obesity in children is another example of a nanny state. what's your objection to that? >> i'm a federal tax litigation attorney. that's my legal background and my scholarly background. i've given birth to five children myself. my quarrel isn't with the whole topic. i strongly believe in breast-feeding. i think what this points up again is that the tax code is used by...
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obama arrived at sfo last night. he met with top silicon valley executives at a private dinner inwoodside. the president is looking for ways to make american businesses more competitive and create more jobs. competitive finding space on the freeways out there this morning. let's check with frances and see what's going on. >> a bit crowd on northbound 83 san jose. roads also wet in the south bay. mike will tell you more about that. an accident on northbound 87 where traffic is slow as well in san jose. elsewhere seeing a lot of friday light traffic. traffic is flowing southbound through san rafael. less fog at this point. >> more competitive than usual. >> ( beeping ) ( beeping stops ) >> announcer: free is better. do your simple return for free with the federal free edition at turbotax.com. turbotax. the most trusted brand of tax softwtwarare. >> welcome back. tracking light rain from the san mateo bridge south of where it becomes moderate. even heavy as you head into watsonville. backs up during the afternoon hour s
obama arrived at sfo last night. he met with top silicon valley executives at a private dinner inwoodside. the president is looking for ways to make american businesses more competitive and create more jobs. competitive finding space on the freeways out there this morning. let's check with frances and see what's going on. >> a bit crowd on northbound 83 san jose. roads also wet in the south bay. mike will tell you more about that. an accident on northbound 87 where traffic is slow as well...
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president obama says he's praying a better day will dawn over egypt. he participated in the national prayer breakfast in d.c. and spoke briefly about the crisis in egypt. >> we pray that the violence in egypt will end and that the rights and aspirations of the egyptian people will be realized. as more gunfire erupts this morning, president obama is facing mounting criticism that he is not being forceful enough in shaping events there and he's not taking questions about it from reporters. the white house is emphasizing that president obama was very firm when he talked on the phone to egyptian president, hosni mubarak, urging him to begin the political transition now. also new this morning, the leaders of five european nations issued a joint statement echoing president obama's calls for a peaceful political transition. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, alison. >>> we're also hearing this morning that the egyptian military has started robbing up journalists possibly for their own -- rounding up journali
president obama says he's praying a better day will dawn over egypt. he participated in the national prayer breakfast in d.c. and spoke briefly about the crisis in egypt. >> we pray that the violence in egypt will end and that the rights and aspirations of the egyptian people will be realized. as more gunfire erupts this morning, president obama is facing mounting criticism that he is not being forceful enough in shaping events there and he's not taking questions about it from reporters....
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obama's 2012 re-election campaign. >>> 60 years behind bars. that is the sentence given to the salvadoran man convicted of killing washington intern chandra levy ten years ago. ingmar guandique will be in prison until he is at least 80 years old. levy's disappearance drew national attention after she was romantically linked to then-california congressman gary condit who was considered a suspect. >>> federal officials have issued a voluntary recall for nearly 2 million baby video monitors with electrical cords. this comes after they were linked to the strangulation deaths of two infants over the past year. the monitors in question are manufactured by summer infant of rhode island. a consumer product safety commission and summer infant are urging parents to put at least three feet between any monitor and the grib. >>> actress liz taylor has been hospitalized in los angeles for treatment of congestive heart failure. a spokeswoman says the oscar winning actress was admitted to the hospital in the past few days. now it's not known how long she will
obama's 2012 re-election campaign. >>> 60 years behind bars. that is the sentence given to the salvadoran man convicted of killing washington intern chandra levy ten years ago. ingmar guandique will be in prison until he is at least 80 years old. levy's disappearance drew national attention after she was romantically linked to then-california congressman gary condit who was considered a suspect. >>> federal officials have issued a voluntary recall for nearly 2 million baby...
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president obama spoke out about the tense situation in libya. for the first time yesterday, he strongly condemned the violence and said america was prepared to act. >> it's not simply a concern of the united states. the entire world is watching. and we will use our assistance with accountability measures with the international community. >> we'll get more from jake tapper. there was a security council meeting yesterday. jake, what kinds of actions is the white house considering right now? >> reporter: right now, you can expect to see the administration work closely with the international community. multilateral sanctions through the united nations possible. there's an effort to kick libya off the human rights council. the u.s. will support that. president obama, in those remarks, george did not mention gadhafi by name. after watching gadhafi's unhinged, rambling speech the other night, officials became very concerned this is a guy who might, in the words of one official, burn the house down with him. so, they are carefully calibrating the presid
president obama spoke out about the tense situation in libya. for the first time yesterday, he strongly condemned the violence and said america was prepared to act. >> it's not simply a concern of the united states. the entire world is watching. and we will use our assistance with accountability measures with the international community. >> we'll get more from jake tapper. there was a security council meeting yesterday. jake, what kinds of actions is the white house considering...
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>> well, the obamas have not been snubbed. prince william is only second in line to the throne which means that this is not an official state occasion. so therefore, foreign heads of state not required to be invited. yet, in the past the first lady has represented the country. nancy reagan went to diana's wedding. hillary clinton went to diana's funeral. so perhaps a little surprising that michelle wasn't included. but the obamas do have something wonderful to look forward to. the queen has personally invited them to buckingham palace for the very first european state visit in may. so that will be really great quality time with the royal family. >> that will be nice. now will are some country leaders that have been invited. what is the criteria for who does get invited and who doesn't? >> well, of the 1900 invitations that you mentioned, 1,000 of those have gone to family and friends of william and kate. we've got 50 members of the british royal family. 40 members of foreign royal families. and that includes representatives fr
>> well, the obamas have not been snubbed. prince william is only second in line to the throne which means that this is not an official state occasion. so therefore, foreign heads of state not required to be invited. yet, in the past the first lady has represented the country. nancy reagan went to diana's wedding. hillary clinton went to diana's funeral. so perhaps a little surprising that michelle wasn't included. but the obamas do have something wonderful to look forward to. the queen...
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coming up in ten minutes with the obama administration's response. >>> another big story we're following this morning is that massive storm in the east and midwest. blizzard is affecting air travel all across the nation this morning, including airports right here in the bay area. let's give you a live picture from our view out at sfo. they are at the ticket counter, the american airlines ticket counter. this morning, we found travelers going to chicago will be affected the most. all flights in and out of their have been cancelled. the airport officials say new york, boston and philadelphia may also see some problems throughout the day. >> it's a very dynamic situation. things could change. i wouldn't expect much travel through chicago up to the midwest today. >> we also talked with some travelersers who were returning to the airport -- travelers who were returning to the airport this morning. the severe weather in the east is making ground transportation impossible. several drivers were stranded and had to use snowmobiles to get them out. the area is also seeing winds up to 50 miles an h
coming up in ten minutes with the obama administration's response. >>> another big story we're following this morning is that massive storm in the east and midwest. blizzard is affecting air travel all across the nation this morning, including airports right here in the bay area. let's give you a live picture from our view out at sfo. they are at the ticket counter, the american airlines ticket counter. this morning, we found travelers going to chicago will be affected the most. all...